Maciej Iłowiecki

Maciej Iłowiecki, born as Tadeusz Maciej Iłowiecki, is a distinguished Polish journalist and publicist with a rich career spanning several decades. A native of Silesia, he is an alumnus of the University of Warsaw, where he studied biochemistry. Throughout his journalistic journey, Iłowiecki contributed to renowned publications such as "Polityka," "Przegląd Techniczny," and the monthly magazine "Problemy" during the PRL era. After the fall of communism, he continued his work with "Spotkania" weekly and television station Polsat. Notably, Iłowiecki was a participant in the historic Round Table talks and has served as the president of the Polish Journalists' Association. His contributions to journalism and public discourse have been recognized with the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

• "Syberia. Kraj ogromnych możliwości" (1974) - Co-authored with H. Krall and Z. Szeliga, this book explores the vast potential and opportunities of Siberia.
• "Okręty na oceanie czasu. Historia nauki polskiej od 1945 r." (2001) - A detailed account of Polish scientific achievements from 1945 onwards.
• "Krzywe zwierciadło. O manipulacji w mediach" (2009) - Analyzes manipulation and distortions within media outlets.
• "Pilnowanie strażników. Etyka dziennikarska w praktyce" (2012) - Focuses on journalistic ethics and the practical responsibilities of journalists.